- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship clarity
- Build self-esteem
About Peter
Peter Saunders is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He supports men navigating LGBT issues, self-esteem struggles, grief and intimacy-related worries. He frames counselling as a practical process and aims to help clients find clearer ways forward.
Peter trained in integrative counselling and holds an NCPS credential. He has worked in the field since 2002 and brings about 20 years of experience to conversations about life's harder moments. He focuses on the person in front of him rather than on labels or assumptions.
In sessions he listens for strengths and for what matters most to each person. He encourages clients to recognise small changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Discussions are grounded and straightforward, aimed at moments of real-life improvement rather than abstract theory.
Peter often uses ideas from client-centred work to prioritise the client's perspective. He draws on psychodynamic and existential thinking to look at patterns and meaning. Solution-focused techniques are used to set practical next steps and measurable goals.
People come to him for help with issues such as trauma, ADHD, sleep disruption, parenting strain, anger and coping with life changes. He also supports those dealing with adoption or foster care concerns, body image and relationship communication problems. He invites a collaborative, respectful process that moves at the client's pace.
Approaches that guide online work and practical goals
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's own experience at the heart of the work, with the counsellor following what matters most to the person. This approach helps when someone wants to be heard and to build confidence from their existing strengths.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and values. It can be useful when people struggle with major life questions, loss, or a sense that life has shifted in difficult ways.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey and will be decided together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and adapt the mix of techniques over time so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means someone can choose a time that suits work or family routines and focus on steady, practical steps between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Peter commonly help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and LGBT matters.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are grounded and person-focused, emphasising listening, practical steps and the client’s own expertise about their life.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 20 years of experience in counselling, with a first diploma completed in 2002 and a degree in integrative counselling finished in 2009.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds NCPS as a listed credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.